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At once you recognise the creatures responsible for this carnage; they are Skarada. Bai and Deng are so shocked and outraged when they see this terrible scene that they cannot suppress their anger. Vehemently, they curse the murdering bloodthirsty beasts. Lieutenant Quang hisses at them to be quiet but their curses have already reached the ears of the closest Skarada. One of them emits a piercing shriek and a dozen of its confederates respond immediately. They cease their gruesome feasting and come bounding up the slope of the hill towards your position.

If you wish to evade these Skarada, you can tell Quang and the Watchers to retreat from the hilltop and hurry back to the horses. Turn to 343.

Of you can unsheathe your Kai Weapon and prepare to fight the advancing Skarada the moment they reach the top of the hill. Turn to 118.